There are 3 ways to get from Fullerton to Tehachapi by train, bus, bus (Amtrak), or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to LancasterAV Line
- Take the bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Tehachapi Park & Ride100
6h 5mDrive 123.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Fullerton to Tehachapi123.8 mi
2h 43m$23–33Bus
- Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to BakersfieldAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Bakersfield Amtrak to Tehachapi Park & Ride100
6h 10m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Fullerton to Tehachapi is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Fullerton to Tehachapi is to drive which takes 2h 43m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Fullerton station to Tehachapi. However, there are services departing from Fullerton Amtrak Station and arriving at Tehachapi Park & Ride via Bakersfield Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.
The distance between Fullerton and Tehachapi is 150 miles. The road distance is 124.5 miles.
The best way to get from Fullerton to Tehachapi without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 5m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 5m to get from Fullerton to Tehachapi, including transfers.
Fullerton to Tehachapi bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Fullerton Amtrak Station.
Fullerton to Tehachapi bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Bakersfield station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fullerton to Tehachapi is 125 miles. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from Fullerton to Tehachapi.
There are 18+ hotels available in Tehachapi.
What companies run services between Fullerton, CA, USA and Tehachapi, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Tehachapi Park & Ride via Bakersfield Amtrak in around 6h 10m.
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- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–12
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $9–12
- Phone
- 800-323-2396
- Website
- kerntransit.org
Bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Tehachapi Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://kerntransit.org/
- Schedules at
- https://kerntransit.org/routes-and-schedules/
Bus from Bakersfield Amtrak to Tehachapi Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://kerntransit.org/
- Schedules at
- https://kerntransit.org/routes-and-schedules/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Bakersfield
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Bakersfield Amtrak to Tehachapi Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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